Lorna S Klinkerman

Lorna Sue Klinkerman, age 86, of Iowa Park, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2023. She was born on August 2, 1937, in Olney, Texas, to William Riley McLeland and Hildegard Amalia Pauline (Kunkel) McLeland. Lorna was the beloved wife of Howard Wesley Klinkerman for 62 years.

Lorna graduated in 1955 from Bowie High School as class Salutatorian. She was also a member of the Girl’s State Championship Basketball Team. After high school she earned her bachelor’s degree in education from North Texas State University in 1958.

Lorna was a dedicated educator for over 30 years, teaching English, Health, and Physical Education. She began her career at Bowie ISD and later taught at Pearland Jr. High School, Lutheran High School in Houston, and Iowa Park High School. Lorna also coached High School Girls' Volleyball, Basketball, and Track, with several state qualifiers and medalists during her tenure in Iowa Park. She spent many hours helping her students over the years, often helping them to work on a paper or project beyond the years in which she taught them.

Outside of her professional life, Lorna was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Clara, Texas, and a charter family member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Iowa Park. She served many years as a Sunday school and Vacation Bible School Teacher. Lorna cherished her faith and found solace in her places of worship.

In her free time, Lorna enjoyed spending time with her family. She married Howard Wesley Klinkerman on August 18, 1961, in Bowie, TX. They lived in the Houston, TX area for 7 years before settling in Iowa Park, TX, where they spent the last 55 years together, raising their four children and creating cherished memories with their 11 grandchildren. She adored her family and spoke often of how blessed she was to have such a loving husband. She looked forward to being present for her grandchildren’s activities from sports to musical theatre and loved to share their accomplishments. Lorna took great joy in cooking family meals and her grandchildren always requested her famous Lemon Cakes.

Lorna is survived by her husband Howard Wesley Klinkerman of Iowa Park, TX; son Wes Klinkerman (Lee Ann) of Cheney, KS; daughter Audrey Lightsey (Daniel) of Collierville, TN; son Marc Klinkerman (Milete) of Pearland, TX; and son Robert Klinkerman (Crea) of Wichita, KS. Lorna was also blessed with eleven grandchildren: Allison McCarroll (Matt), Kyle Schooling, Madelyn Klinkerman, Ben Klinkerman, Caleb Lightsey, Abigail Klinkerman, Lindsey Klinkerman, Augustus Klinkerman, Samuel Klinkerman, and Katherine Klinkerman. Her sister, Lynda Childs (Rusty); brother, Daniel McLeland (Susan); sister-in-law, Yoshiko McLeland; sister-in-law, Geraldine Heidrich; sister-in-law, Juanita Geyer; brother-in-law, Harvey Klinkerman (Diane); brother-in-law, Lloyd Klinkerman (Pat); brother-in-law, Don Roy Klinkerman (Jean); and brother-in-law, Clifford Klinkerman (Dawnna). She also leaves behind numerous loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents William Riley McLeland and Hildegard Amalia Pauline (Kunkel) McLeland, her brother Raymond McLeland and Grandson Joshua Lightsey.

Lorna's life will be celebrated with a visitation on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 5-7 PM at Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clara, Texas.

Lorna Sue Klinkerman will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy of dedication, faith, and love will forever be remembered.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.duttonfuneralhome.com for the Klinkerman family.